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Official Obituary of

Joyce Merrick Wilson Narcisse

July 23, 1955 ~ February 23, 2025 (age 69) 69 Years Old

Joyce Narcisse Obituary

Joyce Merrick Wilson Narcisse transitioned for labor to reward at her home in Buras, LA., on February 23, 2025. She was 69 years old and a devoted and faithful member of First Mt. Zion Baptist Church where she served on the Usher Department. She was baptized by the late Reverend John C. Williamson. Her favorite songs were "I'm Free" and "My Worship is For Real". She would always say, "Don't feel sorry for me and Don't Cry but Pray". She was a person who loved to work rather than be at home.
She was the beloved wife of Cledmon "Joe" Narcisse, mother of Brenda and Travis (Amber) Sr., and Terrance Merrick.

Grandmother of Bianca, Kalen, Story, Costen, Makenzie and Travis Jr. Step-grandmother of Briana Williams and great grandmother to Salaya.
Daughter of the late Joseph Alcide Merrick Sr., and the late Beatrice LaFrance Merrick. Sister of Barbara (late Jerry) Ingraham, Mary (Mancil) Duncan, Kevin Sr., (Rolenda) Merrick, the late Alice and Joseph Merrick Jr. Daughter in law of the late Oliver Sr., and the late Lolita Narcisse.  Sister-in-law of Felix, Kermit, Anthony, and Frances Narcisse, Rose Parker, Caffie Riley and the late Oliver Jr., Paul and Faye Narcisse. She is proceeded in death by her first husband Calvin Wilson.

Joyce is also survived by a host devoted nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and friends as well as her First Mount Zion Church family.
Relatives and friends the family, also pastors officers and members of all neighboring churches are all invited to attend the celebration of life service which will be held on Saturday, March 8, 2025, at First Mount Zion Baptist Church located at 32471 LA - 23, Empire, LA 70050. The visitation will begin at 9:30 a.m., and the service will begin at 11 a.m. Rev. Dr. Reginald H. Burl officiating and interment will follow at Mount Zion Memorial Park Cemetery.

Funeral planning entrusted to Robinson Family Funeral Home 9611 LA - 23, Belle Chasse, LA 70037 (504) 208 - 2119.

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Services

Visitation
Saturday
March 8, 2025

9:30 AM to 11:00 AM
First Mount Zion Baptist Church
32471 LA -23
Buras, LA 70041

Celebration of Life
Saturday
March 8, 2025

11:00 AM
First Mount Zion Baptist Church
32471 LA -23
Buras, LA 70041

Entombment
Saturday
March 8, 2025

Mount Zion Baptist Church Cemetery
32471 LA - 23
Buras, LA 70041

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